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The climate of Okinawa
January to February
During the coldest season, the temperature can drop from 10 ° C to 12 ° C. The sense temperature should be even lower due to the strong north wind from the sea. In late January, Kanhizakura begins to bloom from the northern part of Motojima, and you can enjoy the earliest cherry blossom viewing in Japan. Professional baseball camps are also held in each region.
March to April
In March, it gradually gets warmer and comfortable climate continues and it is easy to spend the day. In the early summer of April in Okinawa, sea openings are held throughout the prefecture. It may still get cold at night, so you need something to wear such as a parka or cardigan.
May-June
It is the rainy season from May to late June, but it is less rainy than in Honshu. When the rainy season begins, summer is finally coming. Hot and humid sunny weather continues, and the sun increases. During the GW period, there are various entertainments all over the prefecture.
July-August
There are many tourists, especially family trips during summer vacation. The sea is blue and clear, suitable for marine sports. Sunscreen is a must-have because the sun is strong. Occasionally, you may be hit by squalls. You can also enjoy seasonal Okinawa fruits such as mango and pineapple.
September to October
Be careful with weather information because the heat will continue until September and typhoons will increase. It gets chilly in the morning and evening, but during the day you can enter the sea until mid-October. In addition, there are many festivals in various places in September and October, so be sure to visit them.
From November to December
There are few autumn leaves in Okinawa, and you can't feel the autumn-likeness, but in November the sun calms and the climate stabilizes. Until the middle of the day, short sleeves can be used during the day. From December, it has become a full-fledged cold, and there are days when thick jackets are needed.
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Okinawa Event Calendar
January _Headquarters Yae-dake Cherry Blossom Festival
The earliest cherry blossom festival in Japan, dyed in pink of Ryukyu Kanhizakura (Kanhisakura)
[Date and time] Every year from mid-January to early February (planned)
[Venue] Yae-dake Sakura no Mori Park
[Contact] Headquarters Festival Executive Committee (Honbu Town Commerce and Tourism Division)
February _Professional Baseball Spring Camp
Teams will gather together in Okinawa in winter! Professional baseball camp
[Event name] Spring Camp for Professional Baseball
[Date and time] Around February every year
[Place] Motojima (Naha City, Urasoe City, Okinawa City, Ginowan City, Chatan Town, Nago City, Ginoza Village, Kin Town, Itoman City, etc.), Ishigaki-jima Island
March _Higashimura Azalea Festival
The earliest azalea festival in Japan! About 50,000 azaleas are in full bloom throughout the park.
[Date and time] Every year from early March to late March
[Venue] Higashimura Villagers' Forest Azalea Garden
April _Ieshima Yuri Festival
Behind the pure white lily carpet, the ocean spreads out and is very beautiful
[Date and time] Every year from mid-April to early May (planned)
[Venue] Lily Field Park, Iemura
[Admission] Free
May _Naha Harley
June _Eisa folk dance Night
In Okinawa City, the city of Eisa folk dance, you can enjoy the Eisa folk dance performances of youth associations throughout the city from late June to the old Bon Festival (old calendar Bon Festival).
[Date and time] Every year from late June to Old Bon Festival
[Venue] Koza Music Town Music Plaza, etc.
July _Nago Summer Festival
A delicious beer festival held in Nago City, the center of the north! /
[Event name] Nago Summer Festival
[Date and time] Every year in late July
[Place] In Nago Fishing Port
[Admission fee] Free
August - 10,000 Eisa folk dance Dance Company
The road on Kokusai Street Geneva is Osako power! The "10,000 Eisa folk dance Dance Corps" from inside and outside the prefecture fills Kokusai Street.
[Date and time] Every year on the first Sunday of August
[Venue] Kokusai Street
[Touring fee] Free watching
September _Shurijo Castle Park "Mid-Autumn Feast"
The night of the famous moon where you can get drunk with an ancient elegance with a number of gorgeous classical performing arts
[Date and time] Every September (around August 15 in old calendar)
[Place] Main Garden in front of Shuri Castle
[Viewing fee] Free
October _Naha Otsunabori Festival
Guinness certified, the world's best general rule grinding is a masterpiece! There are lots of fun events
[Date and time] Every year before and after "Sports Day"
[Venue] Kokusai Dori, National Route 58 Kumoji Intersection, Ounoyama Park
[Admission] Free
November _ Remote Island Fair
Rediscover the charm of remote islands with special products!
[Date and time] Every November
[Venue] Okinawa Cellular Park Naha (Ounoyama Park, Naha City) ※Scheduled
[Admission] Free
December _NAHA Marathon
Cheering alone is fun! It's like a festival
[Date and time] Every year on the first Sunday of December
[Venue] Start: Ounoyama Park, Goal: Mt. Ou Athletics Stadium
※5 municipalities in the southern part of Naha City, Haebaru Town, Yaese Town, Itoman City and Tomigusuku City, centered on Heiwakinen Park.